Liaison and Diversion Practitioner - North London

Together for Mental Wellbeing; San Leonardo; In loco; GBP 37.000 - 44.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Together for Mental Wellbeing seeks a Liaison and Diversion Practitioner to support individuals in the criminal justice system. This full-time role involves conducting mental health assessments, producing court reports, and liaising with various services to ensure proper care for individuals. The position offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact in mental health support.

Servizi

Cycle to work scheme

Life insurance

Sick pay

Store discount

Competenze

• Experience in allied health roles such as Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy.
• Working towards HCPC registration.

Mansioni

• Conduct mental state examinations for court appearances.
• Produce court reports to support sentencing decisions.
• Liaise and link individuals to appropriate services.

Conoscenze

Mental state examination

Liaising with services

Safeguarding

Formazione

Registered mental health practitioner

Forensic Psychology qualification (Stage 2 or Doctorate)

Descrizione del lavoro

Liaison and Diversion Practitioner - North London

Too many people pass through the criminal justice system without their mental health needs or other vulnerabilities being recognised. With more than 70% of the prison population experiencing some level of mental distress, it’s crucial that specialist services exist to ensure that people get the care and support they need to break the cycle of offending.

We have one position available, for a North London peripatetic liaison and diversion practitioner. The practitioner would be based at multiple Magistrate’s Courts in North London.

During your work you will get the opportunity to work closely with the different NHS Trusts that our Liaison and Diversion service works in partnership with. This role offers a lot of variety and autonomy to make decisions, in a fast-paced setting.

This is a full-time fixed-term post 37.5hrs per week post (5 Days per week) until the 31.10.2025 – Court (Office) based only.

What you need to know about Together: Together is England’s oldest mental health charity and since we were formed in 1879, we have believed that people with mental health issues have the right and the abilities to lead independent, fulfilling lives as part of their communities. We offer a wide variety of support to help people deal with the personal and practical impacts of mental health issues. The services we provide include supporting people in criminal justice settings who’ve experienced mental distress, one-to-one support in the community, supported housing and 24-hour accommodation services and advocacy.

Our core principle at Together is service user leadership as we believe that benefits those people who are accessing support and has positive impact on all aspects of Together, and wider society. We want to be able to learn from people who have a range of views and who have experienced mental distress. By learning from the people who use our services in that way we aim to inform and influence Together from a Lived Experience perspective.

Department Operations Employment Type Fixed Term Contract Location Liaison and Diversion Workplace type Onsite Compensation £37,814.38 plus £1940 recruitment retention allowance per year Reporting To Francesca Kheir-Khahzadeh

Key functions include

• On the day screening for all vulnerabilities
• Mental state examination assessment of those appearing to the court, from custody or on bail.
• Producing court reports to support sentencing decisions
• Liaising, referring, and linking people in with appropriate services, to reduce the need for remands and custodial sentence and ensure the appropriate care package is in place for the individual.
• Facilitating hospital diversion for those who experience acute mental distress.
• Providing case advice to staff from various disciplines
• Acting promptly on any safeguarding concerns that arise through assessment or collateral information received.
  
  

What you need to know about our Criminal Justice Services:

We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the support they need to make positive changes in their recovery journey. You really can make a difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make changes when they do not always believe in themselves. The Criminal Justice service has multiple projects working within courts, prisons, probation, and the community, aiming at providing mental health support in all these stages of the criminal justice system. We’ve seen impressive growth over the last two years extending our remit of work and this is something we’re highly motivated to continue.

About You

The ideal candidate would be a registered mental health practitioner. Previous experience working in allied health roles such as Mental Health Nursing; Psychology, Social Work and Occupational Therapy will be beneficial to applications.

We welcome applications from those working towards HCPC registration and completing a Forensic Psychology qualification (Stage 2 or Doctorate), as this post can support you with meeting the requirements of such a qualification.

We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the support they need to make positive changes in their recovery journey. You really can make a difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make changes when they do not always believe in themselves. The Criminal Justice service has multiple projects working within courts, prisons, probation, and the community, aiming at providing mental health support in all these stages of the criminal justice system. We’ve seen impressive growth over the last two years extending our remit of work and this is something we’re highly motivated to continue.

What We Can Offer You

• You will be part of an organisation that values you. We will seek your input, encourage effort, and facilitate growth and opportunity whilst caring about you and your wellbeing.
• You will gain worthwhile personal development training, where you are encouraged to stay and grow to further your career progression with Together
• A Positive culture – we are proud of our leadership and management style that encourages teamwork, open and honest communication and has a strong purpose
  
  

One-on-one supervision/manager meetings, peer learning groups, career or talent management guidance and dedicated learning time

Job Types: Full-time fixed term contract

length: Fixed term until 31/10/2024.

Pay: £37,814.38 per year (Inclusive of GA) plus rolling £1,940 pro rata

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme.
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Store discount. Schedule:
• Monday to Friday – 9-5pm Work Location: In person (office based)
  
  

Download the PDF to find out more about what you can get out of working for us.

Benefits of Working for Together

At Together we value and encourage diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can be your authentic self, welcoming applications from people from diverse communities and backgrounds who share our values. As an employer, we are committed to making any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check. To find out more, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service. Together is committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices. Charity No. 211091

About Together For Mental Wellbeing

Together for Mental Wellbeing is a national charity that supports people with mental health issues to lead fulfilling and independent lives.

We value people as experts in what works best for them, and each individual we work with influences and shapes the support they and others receive from us.

Founded in 1879, today we work with approximately 4,500 people every month - at around 70 locations across England.

Our services include support in the community, accommodation-based support, advocacy, and criminal justice services.

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